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Food is an important part of ayurvedic treatment. Diet and erectile dysfunction are surprisingly linked. Some commonly available natural food for erectile dysfunction are given here.Broken wheat, cooked in buffalo or cow raw milk for time till wheat cooks and milk thickens is a mild aphrodisiac.... Read more

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The herb Manduka Parni (Centella Asiatica) or gotu kola also known as Indian pennywort is a small herb which grows in tropical swampy areas. This herb is known as gotu kola in Hindi.It is an annual herb with slender, green soft stalk. The roots consist of rhizomes and root hairs. The plants are... Read more

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Acne is a very common skin problem which affects young people at their puberty and few adults till they reach 45. Acne is referred as Youvana pitikas (which means the eruptions of youth) in ayurveda. This shows the prevalence of acne from ages. Ayurveda has described the causes of acne and... Read more

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Erectile dysfunction (ED) is the inability of a man to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for his sexual needs or the needs of his partner. Erectile dysfunction is sometimes called as “impotence”.The term "erectile dysfunction" can mean the inability to achieve erection, an inconsistent... Read more

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The Brain Tonics which have been illustrated in Ayurveda are very good Rejuvenators also.Here we have selected few preparations from classical therapies illustrated by CHARAKA,SUSHRUTA and VAGBHATA, which can be prepared at home very easily using the ingredients that are available on kitchen... Read more

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Aged persons need more nutrients to aid the repair process of body. Their body needs more vitamins and proteins as it experiences continuous degenerative process. Elders‘ diet should be simple, nutritious and easily digestible. Here is a recipe which help to supply good amount of vitamins,... Read more

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Figs also known as Anjeer in India, belong to Mulberry family. Fresh fruits are lusciously sweet and crunchy seeds add to the taste. Dried figs are sweet and chewy. Dried ones are available throughout the year. This nutritious fruit is used as main ingredient in many sweet and spicy dishes.... Read more

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Herbs are natural sources for effective weight loss management. Ayurveda acharyas name these herbs as medhohara dravyas (herbs which metabolize excess medha dhatu or excess body fat ) or Fat Burners . These herbs help in various ways to normalize increased body fat. Here are the top herbal... Read more

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According to ayurveda the properties of curd are described as follows.1. The curd is sour (amla) to taste.2. It absorbs water from intestines (hence called as Grahi). By the virtue of this property it is widely used to treat diarrhea and dysentery.3. It causes heaviness when used in excess and may... Read more

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In medical terms, the word ‘fasting’ can be defined as “voluntary abstinence from consuming food for varying lengths of time.” Fasting is used as a therapy for several medical conditions. It is also a vital component of ritualistic and spiritual practices in many religions.Almost all medical... Read more

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Women usually develop stretch marks during pregnancy. The stretch marks appear due to sudden stretching of skin surface. The genetic factors play a big role in appearance of these marks. The stretch marks appear on stomach, breasts and thighs. The color of these marks can start as pink progress to... Read more

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The most familiar sign of ageing is graying of hair. The age at which graying starts is genetically determined. The graying occurs due to a gradual reduction in production of melanin in hair bulb. Usually the first gray hairs appear near temples and then spreads to crown and then to back of the... Read more

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Butter milk is known as “Takra” in ayurveda. Its properties and medicinal qualities are described in as follows.Takram laghu kashayaamlam deepanam kaphavaatajit ||Showphodaraarshowgrahanidoshamootragrahaaruchee |Pleehagulmaghritavyaapadgarpaanduvaamayaan jayeth ||Butter milk does... Read more

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Low sperm count, reduced sperm motility and malformed sperms are main causes for male infertility. There are various biological and environmental factors which affect sperm count, motility and morphology. Many of these factors have been mentioned in ayurvedic texts. The causes of low sperm count... Read more

Botanical Description of - Aloe Vera BOTONICAL NAME : Aloe Vera BarbadensisFAMILY: LILLIACEAESTRUCTURE: Mature plant: They are succulent plants with perennial, strong and fibrous roots and numerous, persistent, fleshy leaves, proceeding from the upper part of the root, narrow, tapering, thick... Read more

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Unhealthy semen or abnormalities in semen lead to infertility in men. According ayurveda unhealthy semen is known as dooshita shukra. When vitiated doshas affect semen, the semen loses its ability to fertilize egg.The semen and its contents are referred as “beeja” in ayurveda. The Sanskrit word “... Read more

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Cummin seed or jeera is seeds of flowering plant Cuminum Cyminum . This plant, native of east India and east Mediterranean, belongs to family Apeaceae. The herbaceous plant Cuminum Cyminum grows to a height of 20- 30 cms. Leaves of this plant are pinnate and bear thread like leaflets.... Read more

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Skin is the largest organ in human body .Naturally fresh and healthy skin is protector of body and a thing of beauty. Texts of ayurveda recommend many herbs and natural remedies to protect our skin from acne, pimple, scars, marks and wrinkles. These herbs and herbal remedies not only help in... Read more

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Black musli (Curculigo orchioides) is a herb that belongs to the family Hypoxidaceae. It is a native of temperate regions such as Chota-Nagapur plateau and Deccan plateau in India.The medicinal properties of this herb are elucidated in several texts of ayurveda. It is also a major ingredient of... Read more

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IntroductionTurmeric milk is a mixture of dry turmeric powder or natural turmeric root (known as rhizome) and milk. It is one of the most powerful and potent spices in Indian cooking, and it contains healthy properties that are essential for your body. Turmeric (Read Ayurveda Medicinal Properties... Read more

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